CHARLES R. BURNS M.D. – NPI #1700856531
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHARLES BURNS is a physician located in HUNTSVILLE, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700856531 to CHARLES BURNS on January 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Dec 11, 2009. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHARLES BURNS below.

NPI Profile for
CHARLES R. BURNS

NPI Number
1700856531
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHARLES R. BURNS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
930 FRANKLIN ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801-4312
Phone: (256) 539-4080 Fax: (256) 539-4099
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHARLES BURNS

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA4121926
OTHERBCBSAL51031072
OTHERBCBSAL515-99670
OTHERBCBSAL510-49206
OTHERBCBSAL515-98499
OTHERBCBSAL510-49207
OTHERBCBSAL510-49208
OTHERBCBSAL510-49209
OTHERBCBSTN0176831
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE060037256
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREALP00765705
OTHERUNITED HEALTHCARE25-10204
MEDICAIDAL112192
MEDICAIDAL112190
MEDICAIDAL112193
MEDICAIDAL000031072
MEDICAIDAL112189
MEDICAIDAL112203
MEDICAIDAL112202
MEDICAIDTN3333981
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 AL 10936
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology		 AL 10936

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHARLES BURNS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
      700 WEST MARKET STREET
      ATHENS, AL 35611
    • CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE HOSPITAL DR SE
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
    • HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
      101 SIVLEY RD
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • COMFORT CARE HOME HEALTH OF NORTH ALABAMA
      1430 PARAMOUNT DRIVE
      HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806

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